Jackie's Bat
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Book Overview
From Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Brian Pinkney and award-winning author Marybeth Lorbiecki comes a carefully crafted picture book how Jackie Robinson broke through professional baseball's color barrier. A young white batboy treats Jackie Robinson differently than the other, white, members of the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers--and so does everyone else. But eventually Jackie's patience and talent wear down the racist attitudes of those around them and earn their respect. A backmatter section provides additional information on Jackie's life.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0689841027
ISBN13:9780689841026
Release Date:January 2006
Publisher:Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Length:40 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 10.3" x 10.3"
Age Range:5 to 8 years
Grade Range:Kindergarten to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Interesting Take on Racism and Jackie Robinson
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book doesn't sugarcoat what Jackie Robinson experienced as an African-American player in Baseball. It is an interesting story about a white bat boy who may have his own racist tendencies too. He can't help that he admires and likes Jackie Robinson, but doesn't shine Jackie's shoes like he does the white players and watches the white players mistreat Jackie often. It isn't unsuitable for children but the story does hit home what Jackie may have experienced. I read a book on Hank Aaron yesterday and this book is a good companion to yesterday's story. Great for Black History Month or Baseball season.
Home Run for Jackie's Bat
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
My six-year-old son loves sports, and he loved this story about one of his baseball heroes. Along the way, he learned some important lessons about tolerance, kindness, and respect, taught by Lorbiecki's well-drawn fictional bat boy. It's great to find a picture book that works as both a great sports story and an inspiring tale about fighting prejudice that even a six-year-old can understand.
A Home-run read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This lyrical book is a treasure! It will be added to libraries of import for years to come. It's a life lesson, important for teaching our children how we were, and more importantly, how we can become. Mrs. Jackie Robinson's letter included on the cover was a poignant touch; perhaps she assessed it best. I'll use this book many times, as an example of honed prose, morality, and plain old American history. Thank you Ms. Lorbiecki for sharing your gift with our children.
Excellent Children's book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This is a first rate book that has a message without being preachy and remains a children's book; one with substance. I have three kids and I am constantly amazed at how much mediocre, hollow work is out there. This is a well written book, with an interesting message that still resonates today - I wish more children's books hit this book's level of quality. The artwork is first rate as well.
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